Can you leave the airport?
To leave the airport, or to connect onward to another Schengen country, Filipino citizens need a Schengen visa (type C).
Airside vs landside: what it means
You stay in the international transit area and never pass passport control.
You clear immigration to collect bags, change airports, use an outside hotel or visit the city. This always needs entry permission for France.
Tips before you book
- Connecting to another Schengen country means entering Schengen at your first stop. That needs a Schengen visa, not just airside transit.
Layover guides for France
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a transit visa for France?
Usually no, if you stay airside. Filipino citizens are not on the EU-wide airport transit visa list, so they can usually change planes airside at airports in France without a visa, provided they stay in the international transit area.
Can Filipino citizens leave the airport during a layover in France?
To leave the airport, or to connect onward to another Schengen country, Filipino citizens need a Schengen visa (type C).
Other transit rules for Filipino passport holders
Official sources
Last checked against these sources on 3 November 2026. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source or your airline before you travel. Spotted something out of date? Let us know.